Single Source with YSI Incorporated

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking to contract with YSI Incorporated for the purchase of Aquatic Preserve (AP) Datasonde Annual Maintenance and new Pro Digital Sampling System (ProDSS) Handheld equipment, EXO2 Sonde, EXO ISE02 sensors, and additional related items. The total estimated value of the contract is $186,592.24, with a 12-month term. Prospective vendors have until November 13, 2023 to provide information demonstrating their ability to supply the requested commodities or services. If the DEP determines the services are only available from a single source, it will post a notice of its intended decision to enter into an agreement with YSI Incorporated pursuant to Florida law. The justification for the single source procurement is that YSI Incorporated is the sole manufacturer and supplier of the EXO series water quality monitoring devices, which utilize a unique "smart sensor" design and are required to maintain warranty and quality assurance standards. The equipment will replace failing and obsolete items used in the DEP's Aquatic Preserve water quality monitoring programs, which are a priority for the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection.

This contract opportunity is not designated for any specific set-aside categories, and there are no restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, the incumbent vendor is YSI Incorporated, and the requested equipment and services require integration with the DEP's existing EXO series water quality monitoring infrastructure. The budget range for this contract is up to $186,592.24.